I have been thrifting lately. I enjoy it quite a lot. Yesterday I scored. Big time.

A little four harness table loom!

Isn't it cute?! It needs a little cleaning up and I guess I need to figure out how to replace the heddles, but I think it is quite useable. I would love to know who the manufacturer is. I suspect it is a later Structo/Artcraft model, but I am not sure. If YOU know, please do tell.  

I love estate sales the most because you really get a flavor for the person to whom the stuff belonged. At the same farm where I picked up this little loom there was just a ton of very cool crocheted and tatted lace. I had to exert mighty control, but I couldn't resist these fabulous crocheted pillow shams (zippered in the back) and drawstring purse (sacrilege at $3 total). The purse is lined with silk.

And I, positively, cannot resist Fire King:

Then, on the way home, I passed another barn sale and - would you believe?? - found three handwoven aprons. Aren't they the sweetest things you have ever seen?

I just love them!

The real treasure for me is when I find stuff that is clearly art made in the vein of homekeeping. These aprons are all about utility, yet they are made with creativity that is self evident. And signed by the artist.